18.15
StandardBest Racing Odds Guaranteed At BetMGM Handicap
- Prize money: £5129.32
- 1m 0f 13y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Partly cloudy
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.00
- Place: £2.10
Form: 712547 CD
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 (6) |
7th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Developed into a very useful handicapper for Ray Craggs in 2024, including a C&D win on good to firm; failed to scale the same heights for David Thompson in 2025 but has a reduced mark to work with now back under the care of his owner. |
20/1 |
|
12th 7 (2) |
23rd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
C&D winner off this mark last summer and better than the result (met trouble) when fifth to Sir Busker in this 12 months ago; shaped as if retaining all his ability when sixth on C&D return in June and there have been excuses for two lesser runs since, with Thirsk fifth last time coming over a 7f trip which is likely a little on the short side for him nowadays; no shock were he to go well. |
25/1 |
|
1 (3) |
2nd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Won two in a row on turf last May/June (1m/1m2f) for Ray Craggs (who still owns him) and fair sixth on stable/seasonal debut at York (1m2f) in June; might not have been over those exertions when well held over 1m on AW at Newcastle 13 days later; effective over 7f. |
33/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.20
Form: 830564 D
Last run: 43 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (1) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 18y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
All five wins have been on the AW over further than this, the latest at Wolverhampton in January; below his best in three starts since finishing third there in February and he's 0-15 on turf. |
12/1 |
|
7th 8 (6) |
6th May 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Five-time AW winner who scored at Wolverhampton (7f) in January but he's been out of sorts on Tapeta in his last two runs; has plenty to prove again and all of his wins have been over longer trips. |
25/1 |
5/4
- Place: £1.10
Form: 978891
Last run: 7 days
W: 10st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (9) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Now 2lb lower than when keeping on well for close second behind course specialist in quite valuable Brighton Mile this summer, but recent Tapeta form has been underwhelming and he remains without a win since 2023. |
10/1 |
|
1 (9) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Now 2lb lower than when keeping on well for close second behind course specialist in quite valuable Brighton Mile this summer, but recent Tapeta form has been underwhelming and he remains without a win since 2023. |
10/1 |
|
7 (5) |
3rd Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Patchy record this year but he is on the same mark as when a close second in a competitive race at Brighton in August; each-way shout. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 772519 C
Last run: 160 days
W: 9st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (1) |
26th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Veteran who won over 7f at Southwell in January but has been rather below his best since; equally effective on turf and has won over 1m on fast ground; others look better handicapped. |
16/1 |
|
8th 4 (8) |
25th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Seven of his 12 wins have been here (five over this trip); has never won off a mark this high however and most likely needs to drop a few pounds. |
20/1 |
|
8th 3 (8) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
No signs of age dimming his enthusiasm, completing a December/January hat-trick (second leg over 1m here); a slow start didn't help when sixth of 12 at Southwell last time and he can be treated as if still in form. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: 321107
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (9) |
26th Jul 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Losing run up to 18 and entitled to have run better than he did at Ayr last time (7f; handles soft); had been running quite well, though, and cheekpieces now replace a visor. |
6/1 |
|
4 (6) |
6th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Losing run is mounting up; however, has proved consistent in the last two months and latest effort can be marked up (met traffic issues); defied a much higher mark over C&D in 2023 and enters the reckoning. |
5/1 |
10/1
Form: 501232 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 3lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (8) |
8th Dec 2023 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
prominent |
6/1 |
|
6th 9 (3) |
24th Nov 2023 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
took keen hold, prominent |
10/1 |
|
2nd 3 (9) |
17th Nov 2023 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
All six wins on turf but running well on AW lately and probably did well to last for as long as he did when third of 12 at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) ten days ago; races off the same mark and should go well again. |
6/1 |
33/1
Form: 455117 CD
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 (15) |
29th Jul 2025 Good 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
10st 8lb |
Multiple winner who is running well and went down narrowly over the extended 1m here two months ago; thereabouts. |
9/2 |
|
6 (2) |
24th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
In a good run of form right now and finished much the best over 1m at Yarmouth last week (under Taryn Langley); clear claims off 3lb higher. |
9/4 |
33/1
Form: 731679 C
Last run: 85 days
W: 9st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 (4) |
15th Feb 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, in rear after 2f |
20/1 |
|
8th 1 (8) |
10th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
dwelt start |
6/1 |
|
8th 1 (8) |
10th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
dwelt start |
6/1 |
8/1
Form: 006881 D
Last run: 67 days
W: 9st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 12 (13) |
20th May 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Took advantage of a reduced mark when scoring at Wolverhampton (9.4f; first-time cheekpieces) last month and he followed up with a dominant display on his return visit two weeks later; 7lb higher here but he remains well handicapped on his old form including a win over C&D; key player. |
11/4 |
|
1st 4 (4) |
21st Apr 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Caught the eye on penultimate start; justified market support over C&D subsequently (in newly applied cheekpieces), that his first win since September 2023; a 4lb rise looks fair, so he's entitled to be on the premises assuming the headgear continues to have the desired effect. |
2/1 |
|
1st 6 (6) |
6th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
No win since September 2023 (1m, Kempton; from 9lb higher); caught the eye making late headway (sixth; 16-1) over 8.5f here seven weeks ago; interesting to see if added cheekpieces can instigate a revival; market helpful. |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: 003-89
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 13 (10) |
1st Aug 2024 Yielding 1m 4f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Won twice at two for the Johnstons in 2022; winless since and hard to fancy on recent efforts (cheekpieces back on for visor here). |
20/1 |
|
8th 8 (6) |
19th Jul 2024 Good 1m 2f 140y |
9st 4lb |
led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened |
8/1 |
|
11th 4 (9) |
12th Jul 2024 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Won twice at two for the Johnstons; winless since and has become hard to predict; last month's close fourth at Leopardstown gives him a chance. |
10/1 |
50/1
Form: 125750 C
Last run: 52 days
W: 9st 1lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (2) |
18th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Five wins at Southwell but didn't run much of a race there last time and it's a long time since he was successful on turf; others appeal more. |
20/1 |
|
2 (11) |
4th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Five-time course winner at 7f and 6f who has run well at Doncaster on his last two starts, most recently when fourth (beaten a length) 19 days ago; just 1lb higher than his win here in February and has claims. |
11/2 |
|
4th 8 (3) |
16th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Has a patchy profile but he's a prolific winner who bounced back with a fair fifth over C&D (good) three weeks ago; has possibilities if he can back that up and last success was off a similar mark. |
10/1 |
33/1
Form: 135030 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
27th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Seven-time AW winner in Britain for Michael Appleby; no success since 2024, and Flat mark has dropped to a lowly 42; jumped badly and pulled up on his hurdling debut at Punchestown two weeks ago. |
100/1 |
|
5 |
13th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Seven-time AW winner in Britain for Michael Appleby; no wins since 2024 and Flat mark has dropped to a basement level; slim hopes rest on hurdles rejuvenating him. |
40/1 |
|
13th 11 (5) |
10th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Seven AW wins in the UK; however, has been poor on turf for this yard and needs a major revival. |
33/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £30.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £24.13 |
| Tricast | £50.77 |
| Trifecta | £86.90 |
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